**Indore: E-Rickshaw Driver Arrested for Murder Following Dispute Over Lift**
Indore police have arrested an e-rickshaw driver in connection with the murder of a loading vehicle driver after a dispute over giving a lift. Authorities credited a woman’s crucial information for helping crack the case, and she is set to be rewarded for her assistance.
According to DCP (Zone-1) Krishna Lalchandani, on September 23, the body of 50-year-old Deepak Kiran, a resident of Siddharth Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, was discovered near Kendriya School on Airport Road. The victim had sustained severe head injuries.
The police reviewed CCTV footage from the area and, with a vital lead provided by an anonymous woman, arrested Ganesh Ransinghe of Nenaud Multi, Gandhi Nagar. Ganesh, who drives a rented e-rickshaw, sustained injuries during the arrest and is currently undergoing medical treatment. He has allegedly confessed to the crime.
### Quarrel Over Lift Request
During questioning, Ganesh admitted that Deepak, who was returning from a temple, asked for a lift to Gandhi Nagar. When Ganesh refused, an argument ensued. In a fit of anger, Ganesh picked up a cement block from the roadside and struck Deepak on the head, causing fatal injuries before fleeing the scene.
Further revelations indicated that after the incident, Ganesh returned home and assaulted his sister-in-law along with her children before going into hiding. Police confirmed that he was under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the offense.
DCP Lalchandani stated that further interrogation will take place once Ganesh recovers, including tracing his movements before and after the crime. CCTV footage has confirmed that Ganesh acted alone.
The police have also confirmed that the woman who provided the tip will be rewarded for her valuable assistance in solving the case.
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